BMW F01 Hood Bonnet Engine Cover Panel Aluminium Spacegrau Grey Metallic - A52

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW F01 Hood Bonnet Engine Cover Panel Aluminium Spacegrau Grey Metallic - A52 is an aluminium front panel designed for installation in the engine bay area, ensuring a factory fit for the 7 Series body. Thanks to its aluminium construction and precise profile, it provides a solid base for professional post-accident repairs or the replacement of a worn-out component. This is a used, original component from the BMW group, allowing for the maintenance of visual and structural consistency of the vehicle's front end.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7204514-SCG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7204514
• Substitutable numbers: 7204514, 41617204514
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Part type: Bonnet
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Technical characteristics and intended use

The presented hood is an aluminium engine cover panel dedicated to the BMW F01 body, mounted in the front part of the vehicle. The construction based on a lightweight aluminium alloy supports a favourable weight distribution, facilitates precise adjustment of gaps between body panels, and helps maintain the proper geometry of the car's front after bodywork repairs.

The element is factory-profiled for the 7 Series body line, which allows for maintaining the characteristic shape of the hood, the correct embossing, and compatibility with the factory lock, hinges, and engine bay equipment (after transferring them from the previous element).

Colour and visual aspect

The hood is finished in Spacegrau Metallic – A52 paint, a popular metallic shade of grey used in high-end BMWs. This colour blends well with chrome and dark body accessories and also facilitates visual matching during partial repairs of the vehicle's front.

For body and paint workshops as well as users planning front-end repairs, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting or easier preparation for repainting in the same colour code. The metallic coating ensures an aesthetic visual reception and consistency with other body panels in this shade.

Mounting zone and service application

The hood is mounted in the front area of the body, in the engine bay section. The element works with factory mounting points on the hinges and the hood lock, which allows for maintaining the correct geometry of closing and opening the cover. In service practice, such a configuration facilitates:

• restoring the front lines after a collision,
• precise adjustment of gaps between fenders, bumper, and radiator grille,
• maintaining the factory alignment of the hood edges relative to the headlights and grille.

The used OEM element is particularly beneficial for repairs where both structural correctness and cost control are important compared to new body panels.

Condition, origin, and benefits of using a used part

The hood comes from dismantling and is offered as a used body element. For conscious users and workshops, this means the possibility of using an original BMW part while maintaining a reasonable repair budget. The aluminium construction provides appropriate rigidity while being easier to work with in body repair than many modern composites.

Using an original hood from the same body generation reduces the risk of fitment problems typical of replacements with lower manufacturing precision. This solution is particularly recommended for repairs of premium class vehicles, where structural and aesthetic consistency of the entire front of the car is essential.

Support in selection and related products

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional cover panels, reinforcements, or engine bay covers, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

To better match the used hood to the specific equipment version and year of your car, it is worth using practical tips regarding OEM numbers and compatibility. Useful advice can be found in the article: No more bad purchases! How to professionally choose used car parts.